How to Weave Burlap
Weaving burlap is a crafts tradition that threads its way back to the Native American. This is a colorful and easy way to make a statement and create a lasting piece of art. With a vast variety of burlap and materials you can weave with, it will be no problem creating a weaving that expresses your personality and vision.
Instructions
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Cut a swath of burlap to create your foundation. Depending on how large of a project you want to do, you should cut your cloth to match. If you want a tapestry-sized wall hanging and have the ambition to do that, cut as large of a piece as you please. However, if you are beginning, perhaps a smaller piece will suffice.
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Gather any additions you plan to make to the burlap. These can be colorful pieces of thread, ribbons, fabric and buttons. In addition, you can think of left-field items to include such as pictures and toys. Think of this as an opportunity to express yourself as an artist.
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Cut strips of fabric that you want to use to weave or cut strands of colorful threads that you plan on sewing into the burlap.
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Weave in thread and fabrics. You can follow a design you have in your mind or simply attack the canvas free-form, meaning you will just start sewing without a plan only to see where this experiment takes you.
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Include buttons and other items into the mix. It might be wise to simply lay these items on the burlap where you think they will go in order to get a good look at their positions before you attach them.
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Create a hanger for your work of art. Use a thick piece of string or yarn and attach it at each end of the back. Take a framed picture off the wall and look at the wire; this is how you can make your yarn.
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